Vigeland Museum, Oslo

Name: Vigeland Museum
Address: Nobels gate 32, Oslo, 0268, Norway
Telephone: +47 23 49 37 00

#77 among attractions in Oslo

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Vigeland Museum is a museum dedicated to Gustav Vigeland in Frogner, Oslo. It is located outside Frogner Park, which includes the Vigeland installation with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The museum is part of Oslo municipality's cultural department. ()

Local name: Vigeland-museet Established: 1947 (77 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 59°55'22"N, 10°42'2"E

Address

Nobels gate 32FrognerOslo 0268 Norway

Contact

+47 23 49 37 00

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Day trips

Vigeland Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frogner Park, Frogner stadion, Oslo Tramway Museum, Frognerbadet.

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Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vigeland Museum open?

Vigeland Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vigeland Museum?

Nearby attractions include Oslo City Museum, Oslo (3 min walk), Oslo Museum, Oslo (4 min walk), Frogner Manor, Oslo (4 min walk), Frogner Park, Oslo (7 min walk).

How to get to Vigeland Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vigeland Museum:

Tram

Frogner plass (4 min walk)
Vigelandsparken (8 min walk)

Metro

Majorstuen (19 min walk)
Borgen (22 min walk)

Train

Majorstuen (19 min walk)
Skøyen (20 min walk)

Ferry

Kiel - Oslo - Kiel • Lines: Oslo - Kiel (24 min walk)
Dronningen • Lines: B9 (28 min walk)